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Stop expecting women to be perfect victims
August 16, 2026 5:22 am
Women do not owe anyone the performance of devastation. They do not owe anyone the right reaction, the right memory, the right amount of anger, the right amount of fear.
The problem of ‘missing women’ and measuring gender progress
July 30, 2026 4:59 pm
Demographic indicators like sex ratio are important in assessing gender equality, monitoring demographic trends, and evaluating the effectiveness of policies aimed at improving the status of girls. How could the absence of data on sex ratio in NFHS-6 potentially affect India’s goal of achieving gender justice?
Priyanka Chopra on gender roles: 'Cleaning and cooking aren't women's work'; an expert weighs in
July 02, 2026 5:17 pm
Priyanka Chopra challenged traditional gender roles, saying cleaning and cooking are basic life skills rather than women's responsibilities.
Not boys versus girls
June 21, 2026 7:23 am
Men and women are meant to coexist—share homes, responsibilities, affection, and the burdens of living. A healthy society cannot emerge from mutual hostility. It can emerge only from mutual dignity.
Radhika Merchant on feminism, marriage, matriarchy: ‘Some places Anant leads...’
June 17, 2026 5:22 pm
"I don't think even in my marriage, both of us are equal in every aspect. There are some places where Anant leads, and there are some places that I lead," added Radhika Merchant
With Justice Mohana’s appointment, breaking the legal glass ceiling — and why the SC needs a gender quota
June 17, 2026 6:26 pm
While we take pride in Justice Mohana’s appointment, we have to work towards getting an equal number of women judges on the Supreme Court of our country and build a road map to get there
What we measure, what we miss
May 10, 2026 1:16 am
If outcomes are to be meaningful, they must move beyond surface indicators to capture substantive freedoms: the ability to make choices without coercion, to access and control resources, and to act without fear of sanction.
Gap between education and jobs for women in Delhi
April 12, 2026 7:10 am
Nearly three-quarters of educated, non-working women surveyed had never worked at all. This is not a story of women dropping out and struggling to return. It is about figuring out why educated women are not entering the workforce in the first place.
P T Usha writes | From the Olympics to Parliament: Women must lead India’s future
April 11, 2026 2:26 pm
Having had the honour of serving in the Rajya Sabha, I have seen firsthand how diverse perspectives strengthen debate and decision-making. The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam has been passed. What remains is the political will to implement it fully, faithfully, and without delay
Agency, autonomy, accessibility: The promise of nari shakti in Women’s Reservation Bill
April 09, 2026 6:57 pm
Women’s participation is not merely about representation; it is about transforming democratic institutions to make them more inclusive, equitable, just and responsive
GENDER EQUALITY PHOTOS
Remembering Marsha P Johnson, a trailblazer for LGBTQ rights
August 24, 2026 11:34 am
Born on August 24, 1945, Marsha P Johnson was a pioneering American LGBTQ rights activist and a prominent figure in the fight for equality. Here’s a look at her life, activism and the legacy she left behind.
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